24 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1891
Page
1
A column urges Brainerd Republicans to organize a city and county party structure to unite for state and national campaigns. It argues strong local organization boosts turnout, counters Democratic control, and frames local contests as party lines, while noting a sharp urban population rise and a looming contest. The piece cites a railroad ticket case from Utah as a separate public notice.
Members of the tax alliance announce a manifesto apologizing for their failure to pass pet measures or enact reforms. The notice notes gridlock and inability to advance fiscal initiatives despite ongoing efforts.
The article notes only a $500000 rise in running expenses as a reform. It references Groves Crews and his silver letter, hints at free coinage in 1894, contrasts Grover with Henry Clay, praises strong local Republican organizations, and warns that the 1894 outlook hinges on party unity amid a high state tax increase from 1.7 to 2.2 mills.
Editor endorses M. Hagberg for another term on the board of education in the Second Ward. Hagberg is praised as a friend of the schools and indispensable in their service, though he may not seek re-election unless convinced it benefits the schools. The piece urges letting him serve another term.
Bro H C Stivers of the Journal and Dr Hemstead came back from St Paul Monday to discover their legislature pay had been halted. The piece mocks their expected luxuries and urges them to resume normal duties as country newspaper men unless further action affects their finances.
An Aitkin County man awarded custody of a bakery after a dispute with his son-in-law over a cow sale. He claimed he sold only the front half and demanded the son-in-law provide all fodder and water for the cow. The cow allegedly injures the man, who now sues for damages.
Through an arrangement with its connections the 1000 and 2000 mile tickets of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway sold at a net cost of two and a half and two cents per mile respectively are available over 6055 miles of road. This is about three fourths of the earths diameter and a large advantage to holders of that companys issue which is on sale at all its principal ticket offices.
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